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Barrs Name Meaning

topographic name for someone who lived by one or more barriers or obstructions, from a plural or possessive form of Barr 2. metonymic occupational name for a maker of bars, or perhaps a nickname for a tall, thin man. See Barr 4.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Barr, Barre, Baris, Barras, Baars, Baros, Bares, Barra, Boros, Barts

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Barrs Family Origin

Where is the Barrs family from?

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You can see how Barrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrs families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Barrs families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Barrs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barrs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barrs Family Occupations

What did your Barrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Foulady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Barrs. 22% of Barrs men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Barrs women worked as a Foulady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrs were Butter Maker and Inconnu

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Barrister
    8%
  • Butter Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Foulady
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Income
    25%
  • Inconnu
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Barrs Historical Records

What Barrs family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Barrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barrs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barrs. For the veterans among your Barrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barrs Life Expectancy

What is the average Barrs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Barrs in 1956 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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